Sample Job Description

SUMMARY

This section provides an overall summary of the job.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

This section provides the primary functions of the job. The responsibilities are usually in order of importance and/or time spent. This list may also be used to define "essential functions" for the purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Therefore, duties listed here should be considered "essential". If an applicant cannot perform most if not all of the essential functions, the applicant will not be considered for the position.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This section provides additional functions of the job. The responsibilities are usually desired but not required. These duties are not "essential functions"; therefore, even if an applicant can not perform these duties, the applicants will still be considered for the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

This section provides specific knowledge and skill requirements such as sales techniques, facilitation skills, generally accepted accounting principles, and physical requirements. The number of years experience and/or education requirements are also listed here.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This section contains information on working conditions out of the ordinary such as extensive travel, high noise levels, and frequent lifting of over X pounds.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This section provides dated signature lines for the manager/supervisor and employee. This provides a record that the employee was shown and understands the job responsibilities.